TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC
Ordonnance Companies
Mounted Crossbowmen cost 40% less gold.

Overview
Mounted Crossbowmen cost 40% less gold.
Effect and affected units
Ordonnance Companies changes mounted Crossbowmen cost -40% gold. Read the named target carefully: this effect applies only to the units, buildings, or economy described in its entry. This is the main reason to research it; compare the affected units with the army you expect to field.
Research cost and timing
Research is available in Castle Age at the Castle. The recorded cost is 400 Food, 250 Gold, and the research time is 40 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.
Effect and research timing
Mounted Crossbowmen cost 40% less gold. Effect: Mounted Crossbowmen cost -40% gold. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Castle; Research cost: 400 Food, 250 Gold; Research time: 40 seconds. This research is restricted to its named civilization, so it is part of that faction’s identity rather than a shared option.
Research details
- Age
- Castle Age
- Research building
- Castle
- Research time
- 40 seconds
- Effect
- Mounted Crossbowmen cost -40% gold
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Focus
- Unique technology · Franks
- Signature / category
- Unique technology · Franks
- Release / context
- Civilization research
- Region
- Civilization-specific
- Classification
- Unique technologies